FORD BRONCO 2021: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 21V770000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FORD | BRONCO | 2021 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2022-04-01 | 2021-10-01 | 2021-10-01 |
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 21C23
Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 553
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 208
Ford Motor Company "Ford" is recalling certain 2021 Bronco vehicles. During passenger air bag deployment, an air bag vent could open prematurely and result in an improper deployment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Improper air bag deployment increases the risk of injury during a crash.
Dealers will replace the passenger air bag, free of charge. An interim owner notification letter was mailed on November 24, 2021. A second notice announcing the remedy is available was sent on July 8, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21C23.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
